03-19-2010 | #1 |
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TB coolant crossover,any disadvantages?
How many have done this?
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03-19-2010 | #2 |
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Re: TB coolant crossover,any disadvantages?
I have the by-pass and no problems. I don't have to worry about any leaks at the TB.
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03-19-2010 | #3 |
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Re: TB coolant crossover,any disadvantages?
One disadvantage is if you don't flare the ends of the bypass pipe, and the rubber line slips off and streams coolant under your plenum killing your starter. Ask me how I know about that one?
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Re: TB coolant crossover,any disadvantages?
I have, no issues on my DD in AZ heat either
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03-19-2010 | #5 |
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Re: TB coolant crossover,any disadvantages?
I bypassed both the throttle body and the entire plenum, no regrets. I did a write up on it for HOTB - last year I think?
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Re: TB coolant crossover,any disadvantages?
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Lesson: don't forget the "little" coolant hoses when you replace the "big" ones.
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03-19-2010 | #7 |
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Re: TB coolant crossover,any disadvantages?
Thanks for the replies.The reason I want to do this is to save the paint on the TB.
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03-19-2010 | #8 |
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Re: TB coolant crossover,any disadvantages?
got it
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03-27-2010 | #9 |
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Re: TB coolant crossover,any disadvantages?
Anybody got some pictures of this mod?I broke out the tube cutter,bender,flaring tool and then ran into a wall.The plan was to make a hard line and run it under the front of the plenum keeping the coolant line intact,no room wont work.Next plan was to plug the line on both sides of the TB with the lines intact keeping the look stock.My question is the small line coming off the TB going back into the plenum,is this for a return back into the system only?Ive even thought about removing the TB plate and filling the cavity with epoxy to seal out the coolant,thats a bit drastic.
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